S'up? Soup!

Advance File PhotoThe Original SoupMan in New Springville is the perfect destination to warm up with a hot cup of soup this winter.

NEW SPRINGVILLE -- You knew it was on its way — cold weather, that is. Ward off some of the chill: Warm up with a hot bowl of soup this winter.

The Original SoupMan is the perfect destination to do just that, as the New Springville shop on Richmond Avenue carries a range of flavors that rotate periodically. All, however, will enable customers to sip something hot.

This winter, folks watching their waist lines can indulge in Mexicali bean soup at SoupMan shops. It’s a “skinny soup” (under 150 calories per 8-ounce serving). This soup will also be served within the New York City school system. It typically includes bacon, onions, celery, green chilies, and of course, beans.

Traditional soups at the shop are priced at $4.49 a cup and $5.99 a bowl. Each comes with a slice of bread and a piece of chocolate.

Lobster bisque tends to top the list of must-haves, whether it’s winter or summer, say employees.

Premium hot and toasted sandwiches are named after portions of New York, such as the 42nd Street Reuben, or The Penn Station. This one comes with corned beef, pastrami and melted Swiss cheese topped with chopped coleslaw and Russian dressing on rye.

Classic sandwiches, also hot and toasted, include roast beef, grilled three cheese and tuna salad.

Al Yeganeh, who founded The Original SoupMan in 1984, was elevated to iconic status when comedian and writer Jerry Seinfeld inserted an exaggerated, bossy character called “The Soup Nazi” into his show. Fortunately for customers, SoupMan employees won’t be stealing back cups or bowls of soup.

But you can enjoy your meal while watching an assortment of episodes of the popular “Seinfeld” show inside the shop.

The Original SoupMan is headquartered out of South Avenue and has locations in Virginia, Texas, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and other parts of New York.

A complete list of items on the menu, prices and ordering information can be found at www.originalsoupman.com. The shop is at 2345 Richmond Ave. The telephone number is 718-370-7687.